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Supplied 2026 Fringe Review: ‘Shams by Rumi’
Written and directed by Moemen Gaafar, Shams by Rumi follows Galal (Brijesh Nagarathinam) as he and his best friend Husam…
Read More » - NewsLily Polenchuk
Notes from Council: July 14 and August 4 meetings
“Notes from Council” is The Gateway’s ongoing series of recaps of noteworthy items from Students’ Council meetings. During the July…
Read More » - Arts & CultureLeah Hennig
What makes Edmonton Folk Fest so great?
Since 1980, the Edmonton Folk Music Festival has brought music lovers together on the slope of Gallagher Hill. Now a…
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Djely Tapa on the power of sharing music
Recently, Malian-Canadian singer Djely Tapa was in Edmonton to perform for the first time at Edmonton Folk Music Fest. At…
Read More » - Arts & CultureLeah Hennig
Tia Wood returns to Alberta for Edmonton Folk Fest
Coming from Saddle Lake Cree Nation, Tia Wood first started performing at powwows. “My summers look a little bit different…
Read More » - Arts & CultureLeah Hennig
School of Song’s Paul Cournoyer on balance and musical evolution
Each year, School of Song gathers four up-and-coming local musicians to play at the Edmonton Folk Music Festival. This year…
Read More » - Arts & CultureLeah Hennig
Brianna Lizotte’s upcoming album to focus on preserving family stories
Brianna Lizotte is no stranger to the Edmonton Folk Music Festival. She’s taken part in the festival’s Nikamowin programming for…
Read More » - OpinionJasleen Mahindru
Wait times for support for children with disabilities are unacceptable
The Family Support for Children with Disabilities program (FSCD) has been an integral part of many families in Alberta. Above…
Read More » - Arts & CultureLeah Hennig
Sister Ray: Leaving the big sky country for Toronto
Before Sister Ray, otherwise known as Ella Coyes, was a Juno-nominated, Toronto-based artist, they were a kid growing up in…
Read More » - NewsLeah Hennig
Campus Saint-Jean awards first doctoral degree
On June 16, Komla Essiomle became the first recipient of a doctorate from Campus Saint-Jean (CSJ). Essiomle is also the…
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